More than 6,200 cyclists from more than 40 states and eight countries will return to Massachusetts to participate in the PMC, choosing from 12 routes of varying mileage that run through 46 towns. Cyclists are anywhere between 15 and 84-years-old and range from seasoned triathletes to weekend warriors who trained for this event alone and everything in between. More than 600 riders and volunteers are cancer survivors or current patients. The average cyclist trains for three months, solicits 40 sponsors and raises more than $7,000.

No other single athletic event raises or contributes more money to charity than the PMC. Since 1980, the PMC has raised $547 million for Dana-Farber through the Jimmy Fund, its fundraising arm.

To make a financial contribution to a rider from or become a virtual rider, visit http://pmc.org.